hi . i also own a 1998 Pontiac trans sport i was having the same overheating problem. try replaceing the thermostat first .or like me replace the lower intake gASKET MINE WAS BAD!! IF YOU HAVE NO heat in the van and the temp gauge in the van keeps jumping up and down that's what it is
Yes a bad thermostat would cause overheating in any car. A thermostat regulates the temperature.
No coolant Thermostat not opening Defective temperature sensor
One cause would be a cold spark which means you have either a loose coil wire or a bad coil.
Yes it could.
Overheating.
Overheating causes pigs to over heat.
If air is trapped in the cooling system and is not removed, yes, it will cause overheating.
Yes it can. A faulty thermostat can cause overheating which will cause coolant to be pushed out of the system.
My guess would be dehydration and/or overheating.
Sounds like you need a tune up By itself low coolant would only cause overheating, if it is overheating that can cause runnimg complaints.
Blown fuse, or defective headlight bulb.
check the ignition modulator under the distributor cap